VIPR (VIPV) Gross Profit: $0.00 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2010)


What is VIPR Gross Profit?

VIPR VIPV -96.67% Gross Profit is $0.00 Mil as of Sep. 2010.

VIPR's gross profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2010 was $0.00 Mil. VIPR's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2010 was $0.00 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. VIPR's gross profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2010 was $0.00 Mil. VIPR's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2010 was $0.00 Mil. Therefore, VIPR's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2010 was N/A%.

VIPR had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2010 => No sustainable competitive advantage

VIPR  (OTCPK:VIPV) Gross Profit Explanation

Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.

Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %

1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key

VIPR had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2010 => No sustainable competitive advantage

VIPR Gross Profit Related Terms

VIPR Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for VIPR's Gross Profit can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

VIPR Gross Profit Chart

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VIPV vs LOGX, KNIT: Gross Profit Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, VIPR's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

VIPR Gross Profit vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, VIPR's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where VIPR's Gross Profit falls into.


VIPR Gross Profit Calculation

Gross Profit is the different between the sale prices and the cost of buying or producing the goods.

VIPR's Gross Profit for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2009 is calculated as

Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2009 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=0 - 0
=0.00

VIPR's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2010 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2010 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=0 - 0
=0.00

Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2010 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.00 Mil.

Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin. (Note that if there's no value for Cost of Goods Sold, then Gross Margin % is not calculated.)

VIPR's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2010 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Sep. 2010 )=Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2010 ) / Revenue (Q: Sep. 2010 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=0.00 / 0
=N/A %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Profit →
What does a Gross Profit of $0.00 Mil mean?
VIPR (VIPV) has a Gross Profit of $0.00 Mil as of Sep. 2010. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on VIPR and its competitors.
Is VIPR's Gross Profit too high?
VIPR's current Gross Profit is $0.00 Mil.
How does VIPR's Gross Profit compare to LOGX and KNIT?
VIPR's Gross Profit of $0.00 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on VIPR and its competitors. VIPR's current Gross Profit is $0.00 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VIPR stock overvalued right now?
VIPR (VIPV) has a current Gross Profit of $0.00 Mil. The current Gross Profit is $0.00 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For VIPR (VIPV), the current Gross Profit is $0.00 Mil as of Sep. 2010. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

VIPR Business Description

Address 5376 Walter Place, Burnaby, BC, CAN, V5G 4K2
VIPR Corp is engaged in the acquisition, development and marketing of businesses and their products for personal consumption, apparel and home use. Its objective is to locate, acquire and develop opportunities within the personal consumption, apparel and home markets.